Best High Schools in 34471, FL

High schools
7
Students
9,085
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 34471, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Forest High School

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2325 Students

2. West Port High School

C+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2906 Students

3. Belleview High School

C

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students

4. Vanguard High School

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1661 Students

5. Marion Technical Institute

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 162 Students

6. Marion County Acceleration Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Marion • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 88 Students

7. Hillcrest

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students

Best Middle Schools in 34471, FL

Middle schools
5
Students
4,637
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 34471, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Osceola Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students

2. Ocali Charter Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students

3. Howard Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students

4. Liberty Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1365 Students

5. Fort King Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 34471, FL

Elementary schools
12
Students
6,959
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 34471, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dr N H Jones Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 807 Students

2. Eighth Street Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students

3. Ward-highlands Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 959 Students

4. Maplewood Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 817 Students

5. Shady Hill Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students

6. Saddlewood Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students

7. South Ocala Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students

8. Wyomina Park Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 645 Students

9. St Pauls Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Pauls Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 148 Students

10. The Cornerstone School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Cornerstone School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 34471, FL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

34471, FL has a total population of 27,416 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 34471, FL

22,380

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 34471, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

17.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34471, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34471, FL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,182 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 34471, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 34471, FL

How many schools are in 34471, FL?

34471, FL has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 22,380 students in total.

How do schools in 34471 perform on state tests?

On average, 31 schools in 34471 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 34471 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34471?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 40%
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  • Projected: 42%
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  • Projected: 37%
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  • Projected: 38%
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